Bentley Systems

Manager, Software Development

Bentley Systems • $120K — $145K *
Exton, PA 19341In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with 3+ years of technical experience.
  • Proven leadership experience with globally distributed software teams for over 2 years.
  • Strong communication, strategic thinking, and collaborative leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated curiosity and adaptability to evolving tools and technologies.
  • Coaching-oriented mindset focused on team and individual development.

Responsibilities

  • Manage, mentor, and develop a global software engineering team.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration.
  • Drive delivery of scalable and performant cloud services.
  • Champion the transition to an Empowered Teams organizational model.
  • Promote modern engineering practices to enhance productivity.
  • Ensure high standards for code quality and overall product stability.
  • Use data and insights to guide product strategies and optimize development efficiency.

Benefits

  • Collaborative environment with a strong sense of purpose.
  • Join a diverse international team shaping infrastructure software.
  • Culture centered on innovation, continuous learning, and teamwork.
  • Access to training programs, certifications, and industry events.
  • Contribute to impactful projects alongside skilled professionals.
  • Help create solutions for sustainable infrastructure worldwide.
  • Flexible working hours.
Full Job Description
Manager, Software Development

Location: Exton, PA - Hybrid or In-office

Position Summary

We are seeking a Manager, Software Development, to lead the evolution of Bentley's Civil Engineering software portfolio. In this role, you will manage a globally distributed team of developers and oversee day-to-day operations, driving technical excellence, organizational transformation, and strategic impact. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership to implement processes, guide engineering investment decisions, and deliver high-quality, reliable solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead and Inspire
  • Manage, mentor, and develop a global software engineering team.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration.
  • Drive delivery of highly available, scalable, and performant cloud services.

Drive Transformation
  • Champion the transition to an Empowered Teams organizational model.
  • Promote modern engineering practices, tools, and workflows to improve productivity and quality.

Own Delivery Excellence
  • Ensure high standards for code quality, maintainability, testing, and overall product stability.
  • Oversee release readiness, defect management, and continuous improvement of engineering processes.

Strategic Decision-Making
  • Use data, telemetry, customer feedback, and engineering insight to:
    • Guide product strategies
    • Prioritize engineering investments
    • Optimize development efficiency and team focus

Collaborate Across Functions
  • Partner with Product Management, UX, Quality Engineering, and leadership to align on product strategy and delivery goals.
  • Support cross-functional coordination to ensure the success of major initiatives.

Build Talent
  • Recruit, coach, and develop high-performing engineering talent.
  • Encourage continuous learning, skill development, and technical growth within the team.


Qualifications

Required
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent industry experience with 3+ years of technical experience.
  • Proven leadership experience managing globally distributed software teams with 2+ years of experience.
  • Strong communication, strategic thinking, and collaborative leadership skills.
  • High intellectual curiosity and adaptability to evolving tools, technologies, and industry trends.
  • A coaching-oriented mindset with a passion for team and individual development.
  • This role requires minimal travel.
  • Requires sitting or standing at will while performing work on a computer (or any other physical requirements).


What We Offer:
  • A great Team and culture - please see our colleague video.
  • An exciting career as an integral part of a world-leading software company providing solutions for architecture, engineering, and construction - watch this short documentary about how we got our start.
  • An attractive salary and benefits package.
  • A commitment to inclusion, belonging and colleague wellbeing through global initiatives and resource groups.
  • A company committed to making a real difference by advancing the world's infrastructure for better quality of life, where your contributions help build a more sustainable, connected, and resilient world. Discover our latest user success stories for an insight into our global impact.


About Bentley Systems

Bentley Systems, Incorporated is an American-based software development company that develops, manufactures, licenses, sells and supports computer software and services for the design, construction, and operation of infrastructure. The company's software serves the building, plant, civil, and geospatial markets in the areas of architecture, engineering, construction (AEC) and operations. Their software products are used to design, engineer, build, and operate large constructed assets such as roadways, railways, bridges, buildings, industrial and power plants and utility networks. The company's software products are used by professionals such as engineers, architects, geospatial professionals, constructors, and owner-operators. Bentley Systems employs more than 4,000 people, generates annual revenues of more than $700 million in 170 countries, and has invested more than $1 billion in research, development, and acquisitions since 2014.
Learn more about Bentley Systems
Size
4,000 employees
Market Cap
$10.5 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$126.5 million
Founded
1984
5 Year Trend
+36.6%
Revenue
$801.5 million
NASDAQ
BSY
* Ladders Estimates

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